Dengeki Online magazine conducted a popularity poll for the Sonic the Hedgehog character; who came in first place?

 

As the year draws to a close, it is common both abroad and in Thailand to see various rankings and surveys reflecting on the year's highlights. One standout icon is Sonic the Hedgehog, who has not only delivered thrilling games for speed enthusiasts but has also expanded into a successful film trilogy. Recently, Dengeki Online—formerly a PlayStation-focused magazine—conducted a reader survey to find the 'Most Popular Characters in the Sonic the Hedgehog Franchise.' The voting criteria focused strictly on characters appearing within the Sonic series itself, excluding guest appearances in other games. Let’s dive into the rankings and see who made the cut—and find out together which character claimed the number one spot!

Ranked #12, Mephiles the Dark first appeared in the game Sonic the Hedgehog (2006).

Ranked #11, Espio the Chameleon first appeared in the game Knuckles' Chaotix.

Ranked #10 Jet the Hawk first appeared in the Sonic Riders game.

Ranked #9, Cream the Rabbit first appeared in the Sonic Mega Collection game

Ranked #8, Metal Sonic first appeared in the game Sonic the Hedgehog CD

Ranked #7, Blaze The Cat first appeared in the game Sonic Rush.

Ranked #6, Amy Rose first appeared in the Sonic the Hedgehog CD game.

Ranked #5, Knuckles the Echidna first appeared in the game Sonic the Hedgehog 3.

Ranked #4, Miles "Tails" Prower first appeared in the game Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (8-bit).

Ranked #3, Silver the Hedgehog first appeared in the game Sonic the Hedgehog (2006).

Ranked #2, Shadow the Hedgehog first appeared in the game Sonic Adventure 2.

Ranked #1 Sonic the Hedgehog first appeared in the game Rad Mobile.

I bet many of you couldn't have guessed who snagged the #1 spot for the most popular character in the Sonic the Hedgehog series (though if Sonic himself hadn't won, he’d probably want to crawl into a hole!). For those wondering if Sonic the Hedgehog was his first appearance—believe it or not, it wasn't! Before starring in his own game, Sonic actually made a cameo in the game Rad Mobile as a rearview mirror hanging ornament (you know, like the garlands people hang in their cars here). That’s a fun piece of trivia right there! If you haven't been following the series lately, you'll likely discover quite a few new and unfamiliar characters in this poll, making it a great way to explore the Sonic universe. We’ll be sure to bring you more reports like this whenever new surveys drop, so stay tuned!